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kitchen

/ˈkɪtʃ.ɪn/
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noun

A room in a house, restaurant, or other building where food is cooked and prepared. It often has a stove, sink, and storage for dishes and ingredients.

  • She is cooking dinner in the kitchen.
  • The kitchen has a fridge and a gas stove.
  • We left the dishes in the kitchen.

Adinary Nuance

Kitchen is the everyday word for the room where food is made. It is more common than formal words like "culinary area" or "food preparation area." Use "kitchen" for homes, restaurants, and school canteens, unless you need a very technical label. It usually refers to the room itself, not the act of cooking.

In other languages

Vietnamese
nhà bếp
Spanish
cocina
Chinese
厨房
Japanese
台所
Korean
부엌

Etymology

Kitchen comes from Old English and Old Dutch forms related to cooking and a place for cooking. The word has been used in English for many centuries.

Common phrases

kitchen sinkkitchen tablekitchen cabinetkitchen appliances

Synonyms

Related words

Frequently asked questions

Is "kitchen" a formal or informal word?
It is a very common neutral word. You can use it in speech, writing, and business contexts.
What is the difference between "kitchen" and "cookroom"?
"Kitchen" is the natural modern word. "Cookroom" is old and rarely used now.
Can "kitchen" mean a place in a restaurant?
Yes. A restaurant kitchen is the area where food is prepared and cooked.
How do I use "kitchen" in a sentence?
Say: "The children are eating at the kitchen table."